August 7-8, 2021New Orleans MorialConvention Center

SponsorshipOpportunities

SPONSORED BY

A two-day marketplace for restaurant& foodservice professionals

LRASHOWCASE.ORG

WHY SPONSOR?The LRA Showcase sets the standard as the top regional restaurant/hospitality show in

the country. It provides a one-stop shopping resource for thousands of foodservice

professionals looking for new suppliers. If your company provides products and services

to restaurants, hotels and caterers, the Showcase is the place to improve your market share.

“Your booth space is the first step to meet those key decision-makers. The second step

is to extend your reach with a sponsorship. This menu of sponsorship opportunities will

aid you in getting your logo, booth number and messaging in front of the decision makers

at the right time and place. Stand out, create brand awareness, influence perception and

DRIVE traffic straight to you! We are ready to help customize a plan just for your company.

Join us in New Orleans and let us help you achieve your exhibit goals.”

AUGUST 7-8, 2021 | NEW ORLEANS, LACONTACT: LRA EXPO DEPARTMENT PHONE: 504-636-6551 EMAIL: EXPO@LRA.ORG

Increase Your Brand Visibility

Network with Attendees

Promote Existing and New Products

Get in Front of Your Target Market

Generate Strong Leads

–Jodi Williams, Director of EXPO Sales and Sponsorships

Top Reasons Exhibitors Choose to Sponsor:

VIP PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP

LRA Showcase Supporter • $2,000 • LRA Showcase Directory: ¼ page display ad. • Pre-show publicity in a la carte magazine, the official publication of the Louisiana Restaurant Association. • Company logo displayed in the Showcase lobby. • Company logo on all printed material. Deadline April 1, 2021.

Kitchen Counter• $7,000 (EXCLUSIVE)• Your company will host a series of industry professionals around the Kitchen Counter discussing topics sure to intrigue culinarians of all ages.• Exclusively branded area with your Company Name.• Your Company Name mentioned in all promotional materials, press releases and social media.• Printed kitchen graphic backdrop included and coordinated with sponsor.• Your Company to supply the Kitchen Counter.

AT SHOW SPONSORSHIPS

Entrance Door Decals• $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)• 30 clings – 35’ x 35’ (single-sided).• 15 sets of doors to Lobby of the Showcase.• Sponsor logo and the LRA Showcase logo.

AUGUST 7-8, 2021 | NEW ORLEANS, LACONTACT: LRA EXPO DEPARTMENT PHONE: 504-636-6551 EMAIL: EXPO@LRA.ORG

LRA Showcase 2021 Official Lanyard Sponsor• $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE)• Put your company logo around the neck of all LRA Showcase attendees!

• LRA logo will also be on lanyards.

• Lanyards deliver highly visible, eye-level brand recognition.

7,000+ lanyards must be provided by sponsor. A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval NO LATER than July 3, 2021.

Floor Decals• $300 for a set of three floor advertisements on pre-determined aisle locations. (We recommend purchasing a minimum of two sets of floor decals for maximum impact).• Production costs included.• Size 3’ x 3’.

Sponsor provides artwork. A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval NO LATER than July 3, 2021.

Passport to Profitability• $250 (24 available)• This cost-effective approach guarantees interaction with attendees!• Sponsor a square in the passport.• Passports are handed out to all foodservice attendees at registration.• Attendees visit your company which is your chance to engage them.• Once attendee passport is completed, they enter to win prizes each day.

Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship – Tradeshow Floor• Place your branded hand sanitizers at strategic locations throughout the event in high-traffic areas on the show floor. Specs include: • Sponsor provides dispensing stations and is responsible for placement and refilling arrangements/costs coordinated with the convention center.

AUGUST 7-8, 2021 | NEW ORLEANS, LACONTACT: LRA EXPO DEPARTMENT PHONE: 504-636-6551 EMAIL: EXPO@LRA.ORG

LRA Showcase 2021 Official Bag Sponsor• $3,500 (EXCLUSIVE)• Put your company name in the hands of thousands of attendees by supplying them with the official bag of the LRA Showcase 2021.• A walking brand message sure to catch buyers’ eyes!

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You must provide 4,000+ bags for attendees. Bags will be provided by sponsor.A preproduction proof must be provided to Show Management for approval NO LATER than July 3, 2021.

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DIGITAL SPONSORSHIPSSend your message straight into the hands of key buyers and attendees before and during the LRA Showcase with the cost-effective options.

AUGUST 7-8, 2021 | NEW ORLEANS, LACONTACT: LRA EXPO DEPARTMENT PHONE: 504-636-6551 EMAIL: EXPO@LRA.ORG

Registration Confirmation Sponsorship• $2,500 (EXCLUSIVE)• The perfect placement for your brand is on the registration email confirmation sent to 7,000+ buyers.• Place your company banner, brand message and clickable link on the email that is received by every attendee registered for the Showcase.• Banner size: 1900 x 720 pixels (w x h) – Image only (.gif or .jpg).

Mobile App Title Sponsorship• $2,000 (EXCLUSIVE)• Be the first thing attendees see when opening the app.• Includes your logo on the intro screen.• Gain maximum visibility on navigation with rotating banner ad.• Reach all mobile app users with one push notification for each day of the Showcase.

Along the Aisles Email Blast Sponsorship• $800 (6 available)• Get every attendee familiar with your brand by including a banner with your product/service and company information on our pre-show attendee newsletter sent to every pre-registered attendee.• These emails lead up to the Showcase with important information.• Banner size: 800 x 100 pixels (w x h) – Image only (.gif or .jpg).

Pre-Show Email Blast• $800 (2 blasts per sponsor- 4 available)• Connect with buyers and key decision-makers using our pre-show email blasts.• This email is sent to pre-registered attendees.

• Send dates are June 17, 24 | July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | August 5. Email copy and design needs to be submitted and approved at least two weeks

Post-Show Email Blast• $500 (1 blast for each sponsor- 4 available)• Follow up with buyers from the show with our post email blast opportunity.• Craft your own follow up message and send it out to keep the conversation going after the Showcase.• Send dates are August 12, 19, 26 | September 2.

Email copy and design needs to be submitted and approved at least two weeks in advance

of send date.

Social Media Campaign• $300 (3 posts per sponsor – 5 available)• New this year! We have created an all-inclusive social media marketing package to help you engage with our audience prior to the show.• Reach 7,000 industry professionals across our social media channels.

Includes 3 social media posts between LRA Facebook and Twitter platforms.

in advance of send date.

Yes, I would like to reserve the Advertisement(s) and/or Sponsorship(s) checked above. Please accept this as my insertion order.

Company:

Booth #:

Name:

Authorized Signature:

Telephone:

Email:

Date:

INSERTION ORDER

Email Completed Form back to LRA Showcase Department at EXPO@LRA.org.

Questions? Want to build a custom package for your company?Contact LRA Showcase Department at (504) 636-6551 or EXPO@LRA.org .www.LRASHOWCASE.org

VIP Program Sponsorship

LRA Showcase Supporter - $2,000

At Show Sponsorships

Kitchen Counter - $7,000

Entrance Door Decals - $7,500

LRA Showcase 2020 Official Showcase Lanyard - $5,000

LRA Showcase 2020 Official Bag Sponsor - $3,500

Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship – Tradeshow Floor - $1,500

Floor Decals - $300

Passport to Profitability - $250 per square

Digital Sponsorships

Registration Confirmation Sponsorship - $2,500

Mobile App Title Sponsorship - $2,000

Along the Aisles Email Blast Sponsorship - $800

Pre-Show Email Blast - $800

Post-Show Email Blast - $500

Social Media Campaign - $300

TOTAL:

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